There is an urban myth in Australia to the effect that a person taking maternity leave is immune from and…
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It has generally been thought that an employer cannot dismiss an employee while he or she is taking a period…
Can an employee be dismissed while pregnant or taking parental leave? Part 1 The Federal Circuit Court has held that…
A Federal Circuit judge has rejected a case brought alleging that a pregnant employee was the victim of unlawful adverse…
Employers have a duty under sec 83 of the Fair Work Act to consult with an employee who is on…
An employee who opts for whatever reason to take paid and unpaid personal leave, or a mix of the tow,…
I am often advised by clients who are taking or have completed the taking of maternity leave (more properly called…
An employee returning from a period of parental leave is entitled to be offered the same or a comparable position…
When certain categories of employees request flexible working arrangements, and comply with the procedural requirements for that request, the employer…
The National Employment Standards provide for parental leave and related entitlements. After taking parental leave, a parent is entitled to…
